Experience

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  Web2Carz Media

  • Highland Park, Illinois, United States

  • Sr PHP Developer

    • Oct 2023 - Dec 2023
    • Highland Park, Illinois, United States

    In my time with Web2Carz Limited I worked on php script management and product design. Ultimately, the experience showed me that I want to be involved in more organized contribution pipelines.

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  Chromacars LLC

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • Senior Technical Lead

    • Sep 2011 - Jun 2023
    • Greater Chicago Area

    Throughout my 12-year tenure, I evolved from a junior self-taught hobbyist into a seasoned professional, showcasing a diverse skill set encompassing software development, server administration, and team leadership. My primary focus was on optimizing business-to-business home-brew data integrations, contributing significantly to the enhancement of merchandising and wholesale automobile retail sales and advertising processes.Key Achievements and Responsibilities: Spearheaded the development of custom-designed SQL schemas, playing a pivotal role in streamlining operations within merchandising and wholesale automobile retail sales and advertising. Managed Linux-based server administration and orchestration in a small private cloud setup, ensuring efficient provisioning of applications on a near on-demand basis. Excelled in coordinating and managing small yet impactful team projects, fostering collaboration and facilitating seamless communication among team members, resulting in successful project outcomes.Technical Expertise: Specialized in PHP back-end development, excelling in crafting relational database workflows that seamlessly interchange via real-time API microservices. Possess a versatile skill set, including proficiency in DNS administration, root certificate management, backup oversight, and the management of smaller AWS deployments.Leadership, Collaboration, and External Engagements: Served as the point of contact for consulting engagements with external executives, demonstrating effective communication and collaboration skills with stakeholders. Demonstrated a standout ability in team management, ensuring the coordination of small teams for optimal project delivery.